HC Deb 26 July 1933 vol 280 c2571
29. Mr. SIMMONDS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he will state the sum of money received during the past financial year for landing and housing fees for private aircraft; and if, in view of their contributing in petrol taxes without making use of the highways, he will now grant remission of these fees?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Philip Sassoon)

An exact figure is not available, but the fees in respect of private aircraft at publicly-owned aerodromes amounted in 1932 to approximately £1,500. These fees represent payment towards the cost of facilities provided from public funds, and I regret that I can see no case for their remission on account of the petrol tax, which is quite a separate matter.

Mr. SIMMONDS

Would it not De an economy, in view of the heavy cost of collection and the small amount of money received, if the right hon. Gentleman were to agree to this remission?

Sir P. SASSOON

Perhaps my hon. Friend would put that question to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.